NLS is excited to announce their newest patron program: BARD 2.0 Office Hours. With the recent update to BARD 2 website, NLS will be hosting weekly sessions starting Tuesday, September… Continue reading “BARD 2.0 Website Patron Program”
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Blind mom — who fought her N.J. district for a bus for her kids — just won a huge legal victory
A federal judge is allowing a Middletown mother’s discrimination lawsuit against her local school district to move ahead. Carolyn Bradfield, who is legally blind and hard of hearing, and her… Continue reading “Blind mom — who fought her N.J. district for a bus for her kids — just won a huge legal victory”
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‘Camp Abilities’ is a dream come true for blind and visually impaired athletes
By Matteo Iadonisi Athletes who are blind or visually impaired make lifelong friendships with Kean University students at this annual summer camp. TOMS RIVER, New Jersey (WPVI) — Athletes show off… Continue reading “‘Camp Abilities’ is a dream come true for blind and visually impaired athletes”
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State Librarian’s Update – July 2025
Published on July 14, 2025 As you will see below, it has been a busy conference season for NJSL staff. While it is rewarding to see so many colleagues from… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – July 2025”
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Welcome to My Talking Books on Smart Speaker
Published on July 11, 2025 Here you will find everything you need to know about using My Talking Books on Smart Speaker including how to sign up for Open Beta… Continue reading “Welcome to My Talking Books on Smart Speaker”
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BARD 2.0 Offers New Features for TBBC Patrons
Published on July 11, 2025 BARD, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress’s Braille and Audio Reading Download website, now offers expanded functionality and will… Continue reading “BARD 2.0 Offers New Features for TBBC Patrons “
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COMING SOON TO TBBC!
NLS Digital Advanced Player (DA2) Published on July 9, 2025 A brand-new audiobook player is coming soon from the Library of Congress’ National Library Service — the DA2 Player! With… Continue reading “COMING SOON TO TBBC!”
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Surprising Things About Borrowing Books from TBBC
Published on June 27, 2025 Books the way you want them! Do you want 1 or 8 or 10 books on your cartridge? Just let us know! If you want… Continue reading “Surprising Things About Borrowing Books from TBBC”
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State Librarian’s Update – June 2025
Published on June 4, 2025 Thank you for attending the New Jersey Library Association sessions hosted by New Jersey State Library staff members. It was a pleasure to see so… Continue reading “State Librarian’s Update – June 2025”
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Toll of Commuting: How a blind woman navigates her New Jersey commute
Published on May 21, 2025 On this week’s Toll of Commuting, News 12’s Amanda Eustice rides the train with a woman who’s been blind most of her life. From navigating… Continue reading “Toll of Commuting: How a blind woman navigates her New Jersey commute”